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What is Livewell Southend?
This is Southend's health and wellbeing website. You can find information and advice on how to stay well, as well as links and contact details for people who can help. You can also find:
- community groups
- details of organisations who can support children or adults with various health and wellbeing issues
- services that can provide support for children and adults
- information, advice and guidance on local services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
To sign up for for the monthly Livewell newsletter, which summarises key news and events, please visit Email Updates from Southend-on-Sea City Council, add your email address and select "Livewell: What's New?". You can also select other council-affiliated newsletters you are interested in from here too.
Latest news
Home to School Travel Assistance Consultation
Southend-on-Sea City Council are consulting on a revised home to school travel assistance policy for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Health Inequalities Microgrants Fund Now Open!
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System is delighted to announce a new microgrant programme.
Know what to do if they need medical help this bank holiday weekend
The local NHS shares some simple hints and advice on keeping healthy and knowing where to go for medical support during the festive period.
A Better Start Southend celebration event highlights learning and impact on supporting local families
Parents, researchers, staff, councillors and partners came together to showcase the positive impact of the A Better Start Southend programme at a special Stories of Impact event, on 5th December.
Find Your Local Pharmacy or GP
Visit the NHS website to looks for services available near you, such as vaccinations, mental health services and prescriptions.
NHS Health Checks
The NHS Check is like a MOT for people.
Once every five years, it measures your circulatory and vascular health. It looks for factors that could mean you are at higher risk of: diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke,dementia.
Every Mind Matters
Giving you you simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life.
From how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.